Biologists plan False River revitalization February 8, 2010
False River was once officially designated one of Louisiana’s quality lakes, giving testament to the potential of the old Mississippi River oxbow to produce stud bass. However, the lake was dropped from the quality-lake system in 1998 largely due to habitat degradation that made it unlikely False River would turn the corner and become a regular producer of lunkers.
By Andy Crawford
Louisiana hunting-regulations changes proposed February 4, 2010
Hunting seasons for the next to years have been proposed, along with regulations for the state's wildlife management areas.
The Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission adopted the notices of intent during their monthly meeting this morning.
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Duck season fizzles to close February 3, 2010
As the duck season kicked off in mid-November, Louisiana waterfowlers held hope that Old Man Winter would arrive to bring down the hoards of birds we had all heard about. A strong spring hatch held promise for a banner duck season at the lower end of the flyway if we could only get that elusive “freeze-up” the old timers speak of.
By Darren Digby
Sick waterfowl being investigated February 1, 2010
Sam Fulkerson and some buddies had finished the morning hunt on Sunday (Jan. 31), and were headed to scout out some new fields for an evening goose hunt near Gueydan when they saw something strange.
“We saw some geese on the road, and we stopped and sent the dog after one of them,” said Fulkerson, known on LouisianaSportsman.com as “Uncle Bud a.k.a. Sam Fulkerson. “It just sat there.”
By Andy Crawford
Legal battle begins over side-scan technology January 29, 2010
The parent company of Humminbird electronic has filed suit claiming competitor Lowrance infringed on the company’s patent for side-scan technology, according to a news release.
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Three cited for redfish violations January 26, 2010
Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries agents cited three Baton Rouge men for allegedly taking over the limit and undersized red drum and angling without the proper licenses in Lafourche Parish on Jan. 12.
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Plaquemine man arrested in undercover sting January 21, 2010
Two men were busted Jan. 15 for allegedly selling deer to undercover agents in a year-long undercover operation, the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries reported yesterday.
Henry Rineheart, 34, of Plaquemine was booked on five counts of selling deer into the Iberville Parish Jail.
Aaron Comeaux, 35, Gueydan, was issued a citation in West Baton Rouge for allegedly selling four deer to undercover agents. Comeaux also is accused of selling three alligators to the agents.
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Duck numbers jump 25 percent in January count January 15, 2010
LouisianaSportsman.com user fedrh20 headed to Venice the second weekend of January in hopes of shooting some ducks, and found the place swarming with birds.
“(We) had some issues with the tide and rafting ducks, (but) all in all took some nice birds for the bag,” fedrh20 reported on Jan. 11. “Coulda smoked 100 pintail a day. Sat and watched them decoy for fun.”
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Freezing temps hit trout stocks January 14, 2010
Last week's bitter-cold snap left more in its wake than frozen pipes and busted radiators. In the Lake Pontchartrain Basin, dead trout that succumbed to the freezing temperatures have begun floating to the surface.
By Todd Masson
Women's Bassmaster Tour killed January 5, 2010
The Women's Bassmaster Tour was eliminated Monday (Jan. 4)by BASS, which said the circuit just never gained traction.
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Four accused of violations in separate incidents December 29, 2009
Four people were cited recently in connection with alleged wildlife and fishery violations in two separate incidents, the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries reported.
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Bodcau WMA shooting range to reopen December 28, 2009
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries shooting range on the Bodcau Wildlife Management Area will reopen Saturday, Jan. 2, the agency reported.
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